Vera Pauw speaks about Katie McCabe after World Cup spat
“Everybody makes mistakes.” Former Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has opened up on her relationship with captain Katie McCabe following their sideline spat during the World Cup. During Ireland’s draw with Nigeria in Brisbane, McCabe turned to her manager and requested a substitution be made, resulting in a disagreement that became very public in […]
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“Trust broke down” – Vera Pauw releases explosive statement after being let go by FAI
‘I believe the FAI made some major mistakes by directly overruling the tasks of the coach.’ Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has released an explosive statement that is highly critical of the Football Association of Ireland, after she was not kept on following the Women’s World Cup. The Dutchwoman, who managed Ireland to, and during, […]
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“We wish her well for the future” – Vera Pauw let-go after marathon Abbotstown meeting
Vera Pauw’s reign as Ireland women’s manager is over. The Dutch woman helped Ireland qualify for last month’s women’s World Cup, becoming the first manager ever to do so, but that wasn’t enough. Tension and off-field issues stalked the Irish team into Australia and beyond and ultimately, the association have opted against offering Pauw a […]
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Courtney Brosnan on what Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe said in final World Cup huddle
Fitting words after an historic journey. Courtney Brosnan got her fair share of attention after a fantastic clean sheet, but much of the post-match focus was on Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe. Ireland drew 0-0 with Nigeria to take home their first ever World Cup point, even though they are now heading for home. Brosnan […]
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Ireland vs Nigeria: All the big Women’s World Cup moments and highlights
The Girls in Green take on Nigeria in their final World Cup game. The Republic of Ireland take on Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Monday morning (11am Irish time). Vera Pauw’s team, in their third and final appearance at the finals, take on the Nigerians in Brisbane, with points and pride to play […]
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Vera Pauw’s future in question as Irish players decline to publicly back her
Pauw’s current deal expires next month, but despite leading Ireland to their first ever World Cup, it has yet to be renewed. Vera Pauw has seen her position as Ireland women’s manager cast under fresh doubt after four of her players failed to publicly back her renewal on Saturday. Pauw has been in the role […]
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